Buying Guide

The Best Logitech Gaming Mice

Seven Logitech G mice from the wired G502 Hero to the PRO X Superlight 2.

By , PC Hardware Editor

13 min read7 products evaluated

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Logitech G's line spans light esports mice, the many-button G502 and budget Lightspeed models. These seven cover it.

We compared weight, battery and buttons from each listing.

Quick Picks

Which of the 7 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Lightest Mouse

    Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 Wireless Mouse

    The lightest weight here (60g).

    Best for: Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity.

    Check price for Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 Wireless Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Best Ergonomic

    Logitech G703 Lightspeed Wireless

    A right-handed shape with PowerPlay support.

    Best for: Palm grips.

    Check price for Logitech G703 Lightspeed Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  3. Most Buttons

    Logitech G502 Hero Wired Mouse

    The most button count here (11).

    Best for: MMO hotbars on the thumb.

    Check price for Logitech G502 Hero Wired Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Lightest Mouse1 of 7

Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 Wireless Mouse

The Superlight 2 is Logitech's esports mouse: 60g, a Hero 2 sensor and Lightforce switches, with little else in the way.

Best for

Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the G305 cost less when we checked.
Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

Its zero-additive PTFE feet glide smoothly, and LIGHTFORCE hybrid switches give a tactile click. It polls at up to 8kHz, charges over USB-C and runs up to 95 hours per charge. The HERO 2 sensor tracks above 888 IPS at up to 44,000 DPI with no smoothing or acceleration.

Its 60g weight is the lightest here; the G309 comes next at 68g. The PRO X Superlight 2's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the G502 X Plus. Buyers who need a confirmed button count should compare it with the G502 Hero, which offers 11.

Key specs

Weight
60g
Max DPI
44,000
Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz

Pros

  • Light 60g body
  • Hero 2 sensor
  • Lightforce hybrid optical-mechanical switches
  • The lightest weight here (60g)

Cons

  • Costs more than the G305 at the time of writing

Best Many-Button Wireless2 of 7

Logitech G502 X Plus Wireless Mouse

The G502 X Plus brings the familiar G502 shape to Lightspeed wireless, with Lightforce switches and RGB lighting.

Best for

Many binds.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the G305 cost less when we checked.
Logitech G502 X Plus Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

Its dual-mode wheel switches between free spin and ratcheting and tilts for two more controls, and LIGHTFORCE hybrid switches pair optical speed with a mechanical feel. Eight-LED lighting dims to save battery. You also get a Hero 25K sensor.

The G502 X Plus's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. When we checked, only the G PRO 2 and cheaper picks cost less, and the PRO X Superlight 2 cost more. If you want a confirmed weight, look to the PRO X Superlight 2 instead: it weighs 60g, while this one gives no figure.

Key specs

Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz

Pros

  • Hero 25K sensor
  • Lightforce hybrid switches
  • RGB lighting on the classic G502 shape

Cons

  • Costs more than the G305 at the time of writing

Best Ambidextrous3 of 7

Logitech G PRO 2 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

The G PRO 2 keeps Logitech's newest sensor and switches in an ambidextrous shape, for players who find the Superlight too narrow or who aim left-handed.

Best for

Either hand.

Skip if

Price-first buyers should look at the G305, which cost less when we checked.
Logitech G PRO 2 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

Its HERO 2 sensor reaches 44,000 DPI and tracks above 888 IPS. LIGHTSPEED wireless is tested for tournament-grade reliability. It also offers Lightforce hybrid switches.

The G PRO 2's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the G305 at the time of writing. It was priced above the G703 and below the G502 X Plus at the time of writing. There is no published weight figure, whereas the PRO X Superlight 2 weighs 60g.

Key specs

Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz
Shape
Ambidextrous

Pros

  • Ambidextrous shape
  • Hero 2 sensor
  • Lightforce hybrid switches
  • An ambidextrous Lightspeed mouse

Cons

  • Costs more than the G305 at the time of writing

Best Ergonomic4 of 7

Logitech G703 Lightspeed Wireless

Logitech's G703 is a 95g right-handed Lightspeed mouse with an optional 10g weight.

Best for

Palm grips.

Skip if

Look at the others if this bothers you: heavier 95g body.
Logitech G703 Lightspeed Wireless

Why we like it

It supports PowerPlay wireless charging. Its HERO 25K sensor tracks 1:1 up to 25,600 DPI with 10 times the power efficiency of older sensors, and an optional 10g weight tunes the feel. Rubber side grips and six programmable buttons suit long sessions.

Its 95g weight is the heaviest in this group; the PRO X Superlight 2 leads at 60g. The G703's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. The nearest alternative on battery life is the G305 at 250 hours, against 35 hours here. Its price falls between the G309 and the G PRO 2, based on our last check.

Key specs

Weight
95g
Battery life
35 hours
Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz
Shape
Right-handed ergonomic

Pros

  • PowerPlay wireless charging support
  • Optional 10g weight
  • Hero sensor
  • A right-handed shape with PowerPlay support

Cons

  • Heavier 95g body
  • Shorter 35-hour battery
  • Weight trails the PRO X Superlight 2 (60g)

Best Bluetooth5 of 7

Logitech G309 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

The G309 runs on a single AA cell and weighs 68g with a lithium battery.

Best for

Laptop and PC.

Skip if

Price-first buyers should look at the G305, which cost less when we checked.
Logitech G309 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

It adds Bluetooth, which the G305 lacks. LIGHTFORCE hybrid switches combine optical speed with a mechanical feel, and six buttons are programmable. It runs on one AA battery.

One AA battery lasts over 300 hours, or indefinitely on a POWERPLAY mat, and a receiver extender and grip tape are included. On weight it sits mid-pack at 68g: the PRO X Superlight 2 weighs 60g, and the G703 comes in at 95g. You also get a Hero 25K sensor.

Keep the G309 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. When we checked, only the G502 Hero and cheaper picks cost less, and the G703 cost more. If you want a confirmed battery life, look to the G305 instead: it runs for 250 hours, while this one gives no figure.

Key specs

Weight
68g
Programmable buttons
6
Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth

Pros

  • Dongle plus Bluetooth
  • 68g with a lithium AA cell, 86g with an alkaline one
  • Hero 25K sensor
  • Weight of 68g, ahead of the G703

Cons

  • Costs more than the G305 at the time of writing

Best Budget Wireless6 of 7

Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

The G305 is the cheapest Lightspeed mouse and still one of the best values in wireless gaming mice, with a 250 hours on one AA.

Best for

Tight budgets.

Skip if

Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

The HERO sensor is up to 10 times more power efficient than earlier sensors, which stretches battery life, and the receiver stores inside the mouse. LIGHTSPEED wireless reports at 1ms. It also comes with runs on a single AA battery.

The G305's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the G502 Hero was closest. If you want a confirmed weight, look to the PRO X Superlight 2 instead: it weighs 60g, while this one gives no figure.

Key specs

Max DPI
12,000
Battery life
250 hours
Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz

Pros

  • Up to 250 hours per charge
  • Hero sensor
  • Runs on a single AA battery
  • 250 hours on one battery

Most Buttons7 of 7

Logitech G502 Hero Wired Mouse

The G502 Hero is the wired classic, with 11 buttons and removable weights to tune the feel.

Best for

MMO hotbars on the thumb.

Skip if

If budget leads, the G305 was cheaper at our last price check.
Logitech G502 Hero Wired Mouse

Why we like it

Its HERO sensor tracks up to 25,600 DPI, and five 3.6g weights tune the balance. Metal springs tension the main buttons. Five 3.6g weights let you tune the balance, and the scroll wheel switches into a hyper-fast mode.

The HERO sensor works with no smoothing, filtering or acceleration, and the left and right buttons use metal pivot hinges. LIGHTSYNC RGB is included and needs Logitech's software. It is the only pick here with a wired connection; the G PRO 2 has a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection instead.

On price it sat second of 7, between the cheaper G305 and the pricier G309, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its weight; if that figure matters, the PRO X Superlight 2 weighs 60g.

Key specs

Programmable buttons
11
Connection
Wired

Pros

  • 11 programmable buttons
  • No battery to charge
  • Hero sensor
  • Adjustable weights

Cons

  • Costs more than the G305 at the time of writing

How We Chose These Logitech Gaming Mice

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
What we compared
We compared seven mice on weight, button count, max DPI and battery life from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 1 of the 6 fields compared are stated for every pick, while weight and button count have gaps.
What every pick has in common
All 7, from the PRO X Superlight 2 to the G502 Hero, state connection.
Where the specs have gaps
The G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2, the G305 and the G502 Hero give no weight; the PRO X Superlight 2, the G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2, the G703 and the G305 give no button count.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the G305 (under $50) to the PRO X Superlight 2 ($100 to $150).

What to Look for in a Logitech Gaming Mouse

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. How much weight you need

    Across these 3 picks weight spans 95g (the G703) to 60g (the PRO X Superlight 2). The G309 comes second at 68g, in the $50 to $100 tier against $100 to $150 for the PRO X Superlight 2. The G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2, the G305 and the G502 Hero give no weight figure, so 3 of 7 picks are compared here.

  2. Button count

    Here button count runs from 6 on the G309 to 11 on the G502 Hero, an 83% spread. Start with the G502 Hero if button count decides it. The PRO X Superlight 2, the G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2, the G703 and the G305 give no button count figure, so 2 of 7 picks are compared here.

    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
  3. Battery life

    Across these 2 picks battery life spans 35 hours (the G703) to 250 hours (the G305). Start with the G305 if battery life decides it. The PRO X Superlight 2, the G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2, the G309 and the G502 Hero give no battery life figure, so 2 of 7 picks are compared here.

  4. Setup checks

    The PRO X Superlight 2's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. Keep the G309 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.

    A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
    A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
  5. Extras that separate them

    The G309: a Hero 25K sensor. The G305: runs on a single AA battery. The G502 Hero: adjustable weights.

How to Choose a Logitech Gaming Mouse

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivityPRO X Superlight 2The lightest weight here (60g)
Many bindsG502 X PlusThe G502 shape on Lightspeed
Either handG PRO 2An ambidextrous Lightspeed mouse
Palm gripsG703A right-handed shape with PowerPlay support
Laptop and PCG30968g with Lightspeed and Bluetooth
Tight budgetsG305250 hours on one battery
MMO hotbars on the thumbG502 HeroThe most button count here (11)

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Key specs side by side

The PRO X Superlight 2 leads on weight at 60g, ahead of the G309 at 68g. "Not listed" marks weight where the G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2, the G305 and the G502 Hero leave the figure out.

MiceWeightProgrammable buttonsMax DPIBattery life
PRO X Superlight 260gNot listed44,000Not listed
G502 X PlusNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
G PRO 2Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
G70395gNot listedNot listed35 hours
G30968g6Not listedNot listed
G305Not listedNot listed12,000250 hours
G502 HeroNot listed11Not listedNot listed

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By price at the time of writing

The G305 was the lowest-priced pick (under $50) and the PRO X Superlight 2 the highest ($100 to $150) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.

Price tierMice
Under $50G305, G502 Hero
About $50 to $100G309, G703
About $100 to $150G PRO 2, G502 X Plus, PRO X Superlight 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PRO X Superlight 2 ahead of the G309 on weight?

The PRO X Superlight 2 is lowest on weight at 60g; the G309 follows at 68g, 12% apart. The G703 closes the ranking at 95g. The G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2, the G305 and the G502 Hero are left out of this ranking because their weight isn't stated; 3 of 7 picks are ranked.

How does the G309 compare with the G502 Hero on button count?

The G502 Hero leads at 11, with the G309 at 6. No button count figure is published for the PRO X Superlight 2, the G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2, the G703 and the G305, which leaves 2 of 7 picks ranked here.

Which has the longest battery life: the G305 or the G703?

Between the top two, it is 250 hours on the G305 against 35 hours on the G703, a 614% difference. The PRO X Superlight 2, the G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2, the G309 and the G502 Hero don't state a battery life figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 2 of 7 picks are ranked.

Why is the G309 our Best Bluetooth pick?

It earns the label for 68g with Lightspeed and Bluetooth. The G305, the cheapest pick, sat in the under $50 tier against $50 to $100 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at laptop and PC.

Do the G PRO 2 and the G703 differ on shape?

The G PRO 2 uses Ambidextrous; the G703 uses Right-handed ergonomic. The PRO X Superlight 2, the G502 X Plus, the G309, the G305 and the G502 Hero have no shape listed, so 2 of 7 picks are covered here.

Will the PRO X Superlight 2 work with my setup?

The PRO X Superlight 2's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. In this guide it ranks first of 7, as our Lightest Mouse pick, and first of 3 on weight (60g).

Bottom Line

The PRO X Superlight 2 is the esports pick. The G502 X Plus is the many-button choice, and the G305 is the budget wireless option.

About the author

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